How Many People Are Named Othello?

795

people in the United States are named Othello

1 in 421,383 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#13530

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0002%

Of US population

Peak Year

1919

24 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Literature
Pronunciation: o-THEL-o (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Perhaps an Italian diminutive of OTHO. Shakespeare used this name in his tragedy 'Othello' (1603), where it belongs to a Moor who is manipulated by Iago into killing his wife Desdemona.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
14.6%
Male
85.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 63.4 years old

Young (<30) 231
29.1%
Adult (30–60) 105
13.2%
Senior (>60) 459
57.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1905 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 11

💡 Fun Facts About "Othello"

  • 16 babies were named Othello in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1919
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1905
  • Most popular in Texas

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